A Tale of Two Cars: The Hyundai i30 N and BMW E36

As we stand next to these two incredible cars, it's hard to believe that they're about to engage in a high-speed drag race. The Hyundai i30 N, with its 2-liter turbocharged petrol engine, is pitted against the BMW E36, a straight-6 powered marvel from the early 1990s. Both cars are manual transmissions and have a similar weight class, making this battle all the more intriguing.

The Hyundai i30 N has been tweaked to produce around 225 horsepower, while its competitor boasts an impressive 275 horsepower under the hood. Despite their differing power outputs, both vehicles have been fine-tuned to deliver exceptional performance. The car's driver is eager to see which machine will cross the finish line first and has opted for a standing quarter-mile drag race.

The starting gun fires, and both cars take off with incredible speed. As they hit the track, it becomes apparent that this is going to be a very close competition. The Hyundai i30 N is gaining on its rival, but at what cost? Its engine has to wait for the turbochargers to spool up before unleashing maximum power, which results in slightly slower acceleration.

However, once the turbochargers kick in, the car's driver is treated to a torrent of torque. The car surges forward, closing the gap with its opponent. In fact, after crossing the finish line at exactly 14.7 seconds, it becomes clear that both cars are neck and neck.

With the initial drag race over, the focus shifts to a rolling race in second gear from 30 miles per hour. This allows the driver to take into account the differences in power delivery between the two engines. The Hyundai i30 N's naturally aspirated engine takes time to reach its peak speed, but once it does, it becomes clear that this car is formidable.

As they exit the starting line, the driver of the BMW E36 pulls ahead momentarily due to its superior torque output. However, the Hyundai i30 N quickly recovers, its driver expertly navigating the gears to keep pace with his opponent. Despite their differing power outputs, both cars are remarkably close in terms of acceleration.

Next up is a break test from 70 miles per hour, where the drivers take turns hitting the brakes to stop as quickly as possible. This tests the cars' stopping power and braking capabilities, particularly when it comes to tires. The Hyundai i30 N may be slightly hampered by its older tires, but its modern brakes still manage to bring it up short.

On the other hand, the BMW E36's brakes are undoubtedly better suited for this type of test. Its driver is able to shave precious seconds off his lap time with the car's exceptional stopping power. This puts him in a strong position as we tally up the results.

In conclusion, both cars have delivered outstanding performances throughout this high-speed competition. The Hyundai i30 N may not have won outright in the initial drag race or braking test, but its driver has earned plenty of respect for his skills and tactics. As for the BMW E36, its superior performance is a testament to the enduring power of a well-engineered racing machine.

As we reflect on this incredible display of automotive prowess, it's clear that both cars are true winners in their own right. Whether you're an enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates fine engineering, there's no denying the excitement and thrill of witnessing these two vehicles go head-to-head. So sit back, enjoy the ride, and let the engines roar as we celebrate the ultimate showdown between the Hyundai i30 N and BMW E36.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enI'm in a Hyundai i30 end performance next to me is a BMW e36 three to a tie now we can have a drag race you might be wondering why the heck we're doing this well it's because we have both cars available and some spare time and a track so we thought why the heck not now that car it has a straight-6 2.8 liter naturally aspirated engine it's been on the diet now because it's been tuned and it's got about 225 horsepower and you can actually watch a video of that and my Porsche 911 being checked out on the dyno as well anyway this car it's got a 2-liter turbocharged petrol engine with 275 horsepower both cars a manual this is front wheel drive that is rear-wheel drive which might help it off the line and we're going to find out if it will do now before we do make sure you check us out on Instagram at Carlile cars get some behind-the-scenes clips and 40s and stuff lives while we were checking out and signing up to anyway let's do this we got best far than me come on high and die unlock this car for that being degrees did a good job oh the Kitsch I just thought come on I'm gonna keep going I'm gonna keep going I'm gonna keep going come on oh that was so close but just how close was it I check the different camera angles but it seems both cars cross the line at the exact same time completing the standing quarter-mile in 14 point 7 seconds now we can have a rolling race in 2nd gear from 30 miles an hour I'm gonna count us in and we'll throw the FRA see what happens so 3 2 1 go oh not much turbo lagging them off this is all about the gear changes it's so close look I'm pulling past 9/3 but more torque I've got 380 Newton meters that's got about 300 we weigh about the same around 1,400 kilos so this didn't lag that much in second gear because I was around three and a half thousand rpm so when I floored it wasn't quite as crisp as that one in terms of throttle response because that's naturally aspirated this had to wait for the turbos just spool up but when it did he was game over really that's still fast though I might have to get myself one of those it's our cameraman Jax he loves it now we're gonna have a break test from 70 miles an hour when we hit the white line we're gonna do a full emergency stop see which car stops in the shortest distance they both worry about the same so it's gonna be all down to the brakes and of course the tires here we go white line well there you have it people there you have it the older car didn't break as good as the newer car to be fair to that car it's on rather poor tires but yeah modern brakes they are definitely better I think it's a clean sweep for the Hyundai i30 n but the moral victory go to the BMW cuz it cost bugger-all either way both great cars enjoyed this video please like it comment on it and share it also click on our logo to subscribe to this channel if you click on the bottom right hand corner you can actually watch more of our content meanwhile click over to the right to go to add deals page to see how much money you can save for a new car at CarlileI'm in a Hyundai i30 end performance next to me is a BMW e36 three to a tie now we can have a drag race you might be wondering why the heck we're doing this well it's because we have both cars available and some spare time and a track so we thought why the heck not now that car it has a straight-6 2.8 liter naturally aspirated engine it's been on the diet now because it's been tuned and it's got about 225 horsepower and you can actually watch a video of that and my Porsche 911 being checked out on the dyno as well anyway this car it's got a 2-liter turbocharged petrol engine with 275 horsepower both cars a manual this is front wheel drive that is rear-wheel drive which might help it off the line and we're going to find out if it will do now before we do make sure you check us out on Instagram at Carlile cars get some behind-the-scenes clips and 40s and stuff lives while we were checking out and signing up to anyway let's do this we got best far than me come on high and die unlock this car for that being degrees did a good job oh the Kitsch I just thought come on I'm gonna keep going I'm gonna keep going I'm gonna keep going come on oh that was so close but just how close was it I check the different camera angles but it seems both cars cross the line at the exact same time completing the standing quarter-mile in 14 point 7 seconds now we can have a rolling race in 2nd gear from 30 miles an hour I'm gonna count us in and we'll throw the FRA see what happens so 3 2 1 go oh not much turbo lagging them off this is all about the gear changes it's so close look I'm pulling past 9/3 but more torque I've got 380 Newton meters that's got about 300 we weigh about the same around 1,400 kilos so this didn't lag that much in second gear because I was around three and a half thousand rpm so when I floored it wasn't quite as crisp as that one in terms of throttle response because that's naturally aspirated this had to wait for the turbos just spool up but when it did he was game over really that's still fast though I might have to get myself one of those it's our cameraman Jax he loves it now we're gonna have a break test from 70 miles an hour when we hit the white line we're gonna do a full emergency stop see which car stops in the shortest distance they both worry about the same so it's gonna be all down to the brakes and of course the tires here we go white line well there you have it people there you have it the older car didn't break as good as the newer car to be fair to that car it's on rather poor tires but yeah modern brakes they are definitely better I think it's a clean sweep for the Hyundai i30 n but the moral victory go to the BMW cuz it cost bugger-all either way both great cars enjoyed this video please like it comment on it and share it also click on our logo to subscribe to this channel if you click on the bottom right hand corner you can actually watch more of our content meanwhile click over to the right to go to add deals page to see how much money you can save for a new car at Carlile\n"